Hughes Syndrome: Patients' Guide [Paperback]

Graham Hughes (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1852334576 | ISBN-13: 978-1852334574 | Publication Date: April 2, 2001 | Edition: 1st Edition.

As with any delicate machine, the human body can be profoundly affected by its supply of vital running materials. Thus, the tendency for the blood to clot excessively has the potential to cut off the oxygen supply to any organ of the body. In 1983, Dr Graham Hughes and his team in London described a syndrome and subsequently developed simple blood tests to diagnose the condition. This syndrome is characterised by thrombosis (both in limbs and internal organs), headaches, memory loss, strokes and, in pregnant women, placental clotting and recurrent miscarriage. The syndrome, now known worldwide as Hughes Syndrome, or the anti-phospholipid syndrome, is common - being responsible for example, for up to 1 in 5 cases of young stroke. More important, it is treatable. This book provides the first in-depth description of the syndrome for patients.

Product Details

• Paperback: 70 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (April 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852334576
• ISBN-13: 978-1852334574
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,770,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of excellent!, September 7, 2002

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hughes Syndrome: Patients' Guide (Paperback)

Not long ago, my wife was diagnosed with "possible MS." The symptoms were there, and my wife and I prepared for life with this new situation. However, recently, this diagnosis has been overturned in favor of "antiphospholipid syndrome" or Hughes Syndrome. This condition is characterized by the sufferer's blood clotting too easily, resulting in a number of symptoms, many of them quite serious.

In this wonderful book, Dr. Graham Hughes of St. Thomas' Hospital, London (and the man for whom this syndrome is named) gives the lay-reader and doctor alike a clear and concise understanding of what this syndrome is, what its effects are, and what treatments are currently available. Though quite short (63 pages), it is jam-packed with easy-to-read information, which is well organized, and complete with some excellent illustrations and many case studies. The case studies go a long way towards giving the reader a clear idea of what having Hughes Syndrome means to those suffering from it.

My wife and I are very glad we got this book. It is truly nothing short of excellent. Plus (as previously pointed out), its price is quite modest compared to the other Hughes Syndrome books currently available. If you or anyone you knows has been diagnosed as having Hughes Syndrome, then I highly recommend that you purchase this book!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, August 31, 2002

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Mark S. Waxman (South Euclid, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hughes Syndrome: Patients' Guide (Paperback)

As a patient who's been diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome since 1994, also known at Hughes Syndrome, I found this to be the ONLY book written for patients and their families on this subject. The price, compared to the other books on this disease, which are doctor focused, is fantastic.

In an easy to read style, Dr. Hughes describes this auto-immune disease completely. This is a great book for both patients and their families. I recommend this highly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful primer of information, May 20, 2007

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This review is from: Hughes Syndrome: Patients' Guide (Paperback)

This is basically a starter guide for anyone recently diagnosed with APS / Hughes syndrome. The author is the namesake of this syndrome. He writes a frank discussion of the different symptoms of complications of this disorder. Very helpful to educate yourself if you have been newly diagnosed and are looking for information. It was updated in 2001, but no significant patient data since original publication research in the late 80's.